2025 Farm City Week Agricultural Tour

Exciting opportunity! Have you ever wanted to explore some of Manatee County’s agricultural operations? We’ll here’s your chance!

Join us for the 34th annual Manatee County Farm City Week Agricultural Tour where attendees will get a rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at some of our county’s historic farms, nurseries and fisheries operations.

🗓 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
🕖 Time: Gates open at 7:30 AM; buses depart promptly at 8:00 AM
📍 Location: UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221

💵 Cost: $75 per person (+ Eventbrite fees)
Includes lunch, snacks, transportation, and entry to each location.
🔒 Reservations: Required by November 1; your spot is not secured until payment is made.

👟 What to Wear:

• Boots or tennis shoes (no sandals)
• Comfortable clothing suitable for changing temperatures

🌞 What to Bring:

• Wide-brimmed hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Rain jacket (just in case!)

Please remember, these are working farms, so be prepared for wet, uneven, and rough terrain.

🌟 Tour Stops

This year’s tour will feature Orban's Nursery, Manatee Farms, A P Bell Fish Co, Inc. and more — reflecting the variety of agriculture in our community.

Please note that the tour stops are subject to change without notice.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with our local agricultural community! Reserve your spot today!

Accessibility

An Equal Opportunity Institution.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County